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UPDATE: Man in custody after barricading in MultiCare Bonney Lake emergency department
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City of Seattle issues Stage 2 Burn Ban
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TRAFFIC: Major highway closures across Puget Sound this weekend
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'It's going to be ugly': Firefighting pilot details the danger drones pose to aircraft above Spokane fires
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Duecy: I thought I was just getting older. It sucked. Then an MRI revealed a pituitary tumor
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Detectives investigating homicide after man shot dead in Tacoma
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MyNorthwest News
Deputies: Man pulls up to stranger’s house in golf cart with dog passenger to light garage on fire
A man has been booked into the Kitsap County Jail for allegedly lighting a stranger’s garage on fire while the person was home.
Man escapes ambulance, steals car, and leads police on chase in Seattle
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after he escaped from an ambulance, stole a car, and fled from the police.
Kennewick firefighters rescue kittens trapped in house fire; use pet oxygen masks
The Kennewick Fire Department responded to a house fire last week, and they rescued some tiny occupants.
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.
Festivals, free museums, and a glass floats treasure hunt: Your Seattle area weekend guide
We are officially in the dog days of summer, but that doesn't mean the Seattle fun is slowing down.
Stalled semitruck cleared after blocking Hood Canal Bridge for more than an hour
A stalled semitruck was blocking the entrance to the Hood Canal Bridge.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
'Virtue signaling': KIRO hosts debate former Gov. Jay Inslee linking Spokane fires to climate change
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee made a post on social media Sunday linking the fires raging in Spokane to climate change.
'She's not turning them on': Gee and Ursula split on whether $250,000 for Seattle cameras should be used for other resources
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula were split on whether $250,000 set aside for Seattle surveillance cameras should be used for other resources.
Ask Ursula: My stepson never calls his dad, when can I get involved?
It's been years since my stepson contacted his dad to wish him a happy birthday or even a happy Father's Day. Should I intervene?
The Spin: Why Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's 'different window' answer raised more questions than it answered
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson repeatedly relied on the same phrase while defending her decision to seek former Police Chief Shon Barnes' resignation.
Harger: A killer. Medium to high risk. Questioned about arson 3 times. 2 states had his file. Hundreds of homes in Spokane are gone
The situation in Spokane is hard to believe. A man has been arrested and is being held on suspicion of starting the biggest of those three fires.
'We all benefit from their selfishness': Curley defends billionaire-driven data centers, warns Cle Elum is making a mistake
Cle Elum passed an emergency six-month pause on data centers three days after a developer revealed plans for a 20-megawatt data center.
Seattle Sports
Report: Mitch Garver signing minor league deal with Yankees
Garver was released by the Mariners on Tuesday after hitting .175 with four homers this season.
Jets OC praises ex-Seahawks QB Geno Smith: ‘It feels like he’s 28’
As Smith returns to New York for his second stint with the Jets, OC Frank Reich said the 35-year-old QB still looks "in his prime."
Roster Move: Seahawks sign linebacker Power Echols
Echols spent his 2025 rookie season on the Chicago Bears' and Houston Texans' practice squads.
Seahawks CB Jobe in new territory heading into 2026
Former practice squad player Josh Jobe is now firmly entrenched as Seattle's No. 2 cornerback.
Rams’ McVay: Aaron Donald ‘looked great’ in workout
Sean McVay and the Rams are still waiting on Aaron Donald's comeback decision as they wrap up their training camp.
Morosi: The missing piece Mariners’ offense needs
“The Mariners just do not have an aircraft carrier right now and they better find one over the next couple of months," Morosi said.
Seattle Red
Seattle retailers warn crackdown on surveillance pricing will worsen affordability crisis
As Seattle considers a ban on surveillance pricing, stores are warning that it would result in higher prices for consumers.
Oregon Democrats stoke anti-data center hysteria with proposal for three-year moratorium
Democrats in the Oregon Legislature are pushing for a three-year halt on new large data centers, which has become a disturbing trend in the Beaver State.
Gluesenkamp Perez faces another obstacle as progressive challenger refuses to support her
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's reelection bid just got tougher as progressive challenger Brent Hennrich says he won't vote for her in November.
Bob Ferguson expresses gratitude to Trump Administration for wildfire assistance in letter to the White House
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson submitted a letter to the White House thanking the federal government for its cooperation in combatting the Spokane wildfires.
Jay Inslee continues to debase himself, doubles down on ‘climate change’ as the cause of Spokane fires
Former Washington Governor Jay Inslee continues to use the Spokane fires to stoke fears about climate change, despite evidence to the contrary.
Rantz: Rep. Adam Smith went radical to beat non-threat Kshama Sawant. What does he do next?
Rep. Adam Smith moved hard left on Israel and Trump to fend off Kshama Sawant. She finished a distant third in the primary. Jason Rantz on what it revealed.
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MyNorthwest Traffic
I-5 northbound fully blocked in South Tacoma after crash involving up to 10 cars
The northbound lanes of Interstate 5 were fully blocked in South Tacoma early Friday morning after a multi-car crash involving a semi-truck.
Stalled semitruck cleared after blocking Hood Canal Bridge for more than an hour
A stalled semitruck was blocking the entrance to the Hood Canal Bridge.
Truck overturns, spilling dirt and blocking ramp from I-5 to State Route 167
The ramp from northbound Interstate 5 to State Route 167 in Pierce County is fully blocked because of an overturned dump truck.
MyNorthwest Weather
4 celestial events will light up the sky on Aug. 12
Wherever you are on Wednesday, Aug. 12, take a moment to look up. Four celestial events will be taking place throughout the day.
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
PinPoint Alert Day: Smoky conditions, hot weather continue
An Air Quality Alert remains in effect for much of the region, while a Heat Advisory covers most of Western Washington with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-80s and lower 90s.
MyNorthwest Politics
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.
'I don't like Kshama Sawant': Gee asks 'are we done now?' as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races
Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.
Lifestyle from Premier Media
Beyond Telluride: 4 Small Colorado Mountain Towns You May Not Know (But Should)
Originally published on Southwest Travel & Life. Colorado loves to hog all the mountain charm. So much so that while places like Telluride, Breckenridge and steal the spotlight, but there are plenty of postcard-worthy mountain towns you may have never heard of. Scattered throughout the Rockies, these smaller communities offer the same dramatic peaks, historic downtowns and outdoor adventures—just with fewer […]
Feel Good Friday: Children's Literacy, Wildfire Relief, and a Local Actor's New Show
Originally published on 425. Major Grants to Restore Washington Branch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library The Imagination Library of Washington has secured two grants intended to help revitalize its program and support its goal of providing free books to children 5 and under — a mission the broader organization has championed since singer-songwriter Dolly Parton […]
Feel Good Friday: Wildfire Relief, Free Dental Care, and Children's Literacy
Originally published on South Sound. How United Ways of the Pacific Northwest is Helping Spokane Fire Displacees UWPN has partnered with Airbnb to provide temporary housing for those who have been displaced. Additionally, the organization has set up the Greater Spokane Recovery Fund, whose proceeds will be used to support those impacted by the fires. […]
MyNorthwest History
Heat, smoke make for true 'dog days of summer' in western Washington this week
August is already here, sometimes called the dog days of summer. Temperatures are forecast to climb back into the 80s on Thursday with some areas in the 90s.
Red Flag Warning: Eastern Washington braces for dangerous wildfire conditions this weekend
Have plans to head to eastern Washington this weekend to escape the expected much cooler weather in western Washington?
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat dies after 87 years
Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat has died after 87 years.
National News
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review. Here's what to know
New Mexico’s attorney general hopes a state court ruling ordering Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million and take steps to protect people under 18 is the impetus for addressing how Big Tech can harm children. Thursday’s decision ended the second phase of a landmark trial. Jurors earlier this year determined Meta knowingly harmed […]
Mississippi Senate race highlights shifting map as Democrats and Republicans battle for majority
The battle for control of the U.S. Senate isn’t supposed to run through Mississippi. Scott Colom is trying to convince people that it could. “We can win here, and we’re going to,” said Colom, the Democratic nominee who’s trying to unseat Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith as she seeks her second full term. That could be […]
Georgia dad, convicted after giving his son the gun used in school shooting, seeks new trial
ATLANTA (AP) — A man sentenced to 15 years in prison after giving his son the gun he used in a deadly high school shooting in Georgia has requested a new trial. Colin Gray was convicted earlier this year of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter. In a court filing Wednesday, his attorneys argued the jury’s […]
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